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Check the link on post #5 for the 13 pictures that I have oldblue.

Also, "build" is not a word I would use you to describe my intent with this truck for my son and I, especially after seeing some of the true "build" threads on here. MY mechanical abilities are limited to basic maintenance I'm afraid, but I am hoping to learn more. For instance, I've never done any suspension work besides shocks. That's why this electrical issue already has me dead in my tracks. I'm going to go take a look with a wiring diagram and see if I can see anything over by the fusible links on the passenger side. Am I on the right track???

I did read about the heat with the headers and problems with the starter. Thanks for the reminder. I'm still trying to find where and what everything is under the hood. I ordered a shop manual which should be here soon. Is the assembly manual worth getting as well??